You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the edge of the pavement. You should:
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Grip the steering wheel tightly, slowly take your foot off the accelerator, and gently apply the brakes. Check for traffic behind you, gently steer back onto the pavement.
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Apply the brakes firmly and turn the front wheels sharply to the right to steer back onto the pavement.
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Hold the steering wheel tightly and shift into neutral to bring the front of the vehicle back in line.
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None of the above.
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Explanation
If your vehicle drifts off the edge of the pavement, stay calm and avoid overreacting. Grip the steering wheel firmly to maintain control, ease your foot off the gas pedal, and apply the brakes gently. Do not slam on the brakes or yank the steering wheel-this can cause you to lose control or drive into oncoming traffic. Once your speed has decreased and it is safe to do so, check for traffic and gently steer back onto the pavement.
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